Differences and Similarities between Presidential and Parliamentary Systems
1Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 7, 8
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
Discuss the differences and similarities between the presidential and parliamentary systems, including the
executive and legislative branches. Which system do you feel serves its citizen better? Why? Use evidence
(cite sources) to support your response from assigned readings or online lessons, and at least one outside
scholarly source.
Sample Solution